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1 Claire Sharron Sturgess Loughborough University

2 Oculo-cutaneous albinism Registered Severely VI (blind) Nystagmus
Impairment Oculo-cutaneous albinism Registered Severely VI (blind) Nystagmus 6/60 in both eyes, non-correctable distance and near vision photophobic Sight currently stable but likely to deteriorate in later life

3 Education and previous support
Mainstream schooling with a statement of SEN No additional support until around the age of 10 when it became difficult to access mainstream curriculum Had a TA who modified resources, use of a lap top with Luna, CCTV, exam concessions 10 GCSEs A-C, A' Levels Psychology (A), Biology (B), Chemistry (C) Currently in 2nd Year of Psychology degree at Loughborough University

4 Visit to University before application
Pre-entry support Visit to University before application Disability Support Service Academic department (Accommodation) Assessment of Needs September 2006 Amended November 2006

5 Course demands – previously discussed with department
Assessment of Needs Disability Previous support Course demands – previously discussed with department Effects of VI on Learning/ recommendations Supplier visit to view equipment Cautious not to assess myself

6 Reading Solution Use of enlarged fonts Settings MS Windows PC and Lap top 19” monitor with stand Claroread Plus Looky Electronic Magnifier Dept support worker Issue No previous use of LVAs Tiredness can “set off” nystagmus Print can then blur or move around Problems reading numbers (stats)

7 Extracting information Solution Looky magnifier
Research Issue Finding information Library navigation Extracting information Solution Looky magnifier (Library research assistant) One to one library induction Photocopying Extended library loans Book Allowance Internet Allowance

8 Writing and Note Taking
Issue Handwriting Diagrams and graphs Board work Handwriting speed Solution PC and Lap top Note taker

9 Access to software at home
Practical work Solution Dept support worker Access to software at home Use of lab partner Issue Software Labs

10 Miscellaneous Issue Solution
Exams Dept resources Unfamiliar with Buildings Campus Swimming Solution !00% extra time Modified papers Dept support worker Electronic resources Orientation training Loughborough Elite athlete program

11 Additional information for student
Web pages – RNIB student pages Support groups – ABAPSTAS Albino fellowship SWAN Travel – Railcard and bus pass Benefits - DLA

12 LEA refusal of 2 computers, lap top from disability service
Following assessment LEA refusal of 2 computers, lap top from disability service Excellent department support Successful 1st year (66%) Year off to have a baby Participation at Beijing Back for her second year

13 What Claire has to say…..

14 Recipe for a successful assessment
Listen to your student Respect what they have to say about their needs Previous support – what worked what didn’t? Research what you don’t know Empathy, understanding and Common sense

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